Veteran Disability Compensation

If you are military veteran with a service-related disability you may qualify for over $3,300 in monthly benefits. These benefits are paid to veterans who have injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. It is also paid to certain veterans disabled from VA health care. These benefits are tax-free. The following is a summary of VA Disability Compensation:

VA Disability Compensation Application Process:

For the fastest service you should apply online through the VONAPP website, you should submit what the VA calls a "Fully Developed Claim", this simply means that you should submit all of your supporting documentation with your claim for benefits. This documentation includes:

Medical evidence (doctor & hospital reports), this includes both military and civilian (if any) documentation

You should also attach any copies of your DD214 or separation documents you may have

Dependency records (marriage & children's birth certificates)

Remember, if you have any doubt as to whether or not you should submit documents ALWAYS SUBMIT IT!

Mileage Reimbursement Rate: Mileage reimbursement is at 41.5 cents per mile. There is a deductible mileage amount of $3.00 one way and $6.00 per round trip. The deductible is also subject to a monthly cap of $18.00, upon reaching $18.00 in deductibles travel payments made for the remainder of that month will be free of deductible charges.The deductible mileage reimbursement can be waived if you are: